Watrous South Travel Guide
Des Moines
Visit Watrous South
Popular places to visit
Jordan Creek Town Center
You can do some window-shopping at Jordan Creek Town Center during your visit to West Des Moines. Experience the area's great live music or attend a sporting event.
Iowa State Fairgrounds
Enjoy an outing to Iowa State Fairgrounds during your stay in Des Moines. Experience the area's lively festivals or attend a sporting event.
Iowa State Capitol Building
A city landmark, this interesting building showcases design and architectural features that created a grand impression in the late 1800s and still inspire today.
Iowa Events Center
Learn about the events happening in Iowa Events Center during your trip to Des Moines. Experience the area's great live music and acclaimed theatre scene.
Principal Park
Catch an event at Principal Park during your trip to Des Moines. Experience the area's lively festivals and acclaimed theatre scene.
Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden
Experience the tropics in an indoor garden oasis nearly 100 years old alongside a meandering river in this Midwestern city.
Top hotels in Watrous South
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
"Loved how clean it was and the breakfast was nice. The staff were all very nice and helpful from the front desk to the housekeeping I really enjoyed my stay and will return!"
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Clarion Inn Des Moines Airport
"Rooms were ok. Beds were also ok. Furniture had scratches all over them. Was charged more than I expected to be. Staff was slow to come to counter, and was kinda rude. Room smelled horrible when we first checked in. Save you money and go to a better hotel close by."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
AmericInn by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
"Lobby and breakfast area too small. Entire facility needs fresh paint and new carpet. The Furniture in room old, battered, and some of it wobbly. Disappointed that pool was closed (repairsornew construction). NO Elevator!"
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Hampton Inn Des Moines-Airport
"Needs some updates, but clean and well kept. Friendly staff."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Quality Inn & Suites Des Moines Airport
"Breakfast was meatless but stay was ok"
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
Holiday Inn Des Moines-Airport/Conf Center by IHG
"Staff were friendly"
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Watrous South
Greater South Side
While there might not be top attractions in Greater South Side, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Gray’s Lake Park and Lauridsen Amphitheater.
Southwestern Hills
Though Southwestern Hills may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Gray’s Lake Park and Lauridsen Amphitheater.
Grays Lake
While Grays Lake isn't home to many top sights, Gray’s Lake Park and Lauridsen Amphitheater are some notable places to visit nearby.
Indianola Hills
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Indianola Hills and surrounding area, you can visit Principal Park and Science Center of Iowa.
Columbus Park
While Columbus Park may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Principal Park and Science Center of Iowa.
Court District
Travellers come to Court District for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Science Center of Iowa and Des Moines' Downtown Farmers' Market while you're in town.
